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Episode-614- Seed Saving, Seed Banks & Seed Storage

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So yesterday I did a show one could only call alarming about GMOs and the problems they are creating for society in the name of science and supposedly feeding the world.  Though one wonders how putting round up resistant bent grass on golf courses will fee anything? Today true to the TSP mission I turn to one of the personal solutions to this problem, preserving the genetic diversity of our existing seed stocks. There is also a ton of confusion in the seed marketplace today about exactly what a GMO is, what a hybrid is and what an “heirloom” seed … Continue reading →

Emergency Seed Banks and Open Pollinated vs Hybrid vs GMO

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In this video I don’t just review the emergency seed bank from Directive21.com I dispel many myths about GMOs vs. Hybrid Variety seeds.  Emergency seed vaults are in my view an outstanding addition to your long term preps but the hype in the emergency seed industry is really misleading.  Tune into this video for hard and somewhat harsh facts about emergency seed products and the real reasons to invest in them vs. the fear based marketing of many other manufactures. Having seeds is a vital part of preparation and survival. One really great seed bank is the seed bank that … Continue reading →

Episode-524- Developing Personal Seed Vaults

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Governments, corporations and international organizations are all developing “seed vaults” for many reasons.  One is that seeds in and of themselves are life, they feed us and they are the way species of plants survive and continue to propagate themselves.  Second while telling us that GMO crops are safe, they are acutely aware of the damage potential they pose and the potential for entire varieties of plants to be wiped out by cross pollination with GMO based crops.  Third due to monopolization and marketing by seed companies many varieties are simply no longer being grown and due to that the … Continue reading →

Episode-418- Audience Feedback for 4-16-10

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I still am sitting on a huge back log of questions and inputs from my week away so I though I would do some catching up for you today.  Additionally some recent shows have provoked a few questions/concerns/objections that I thought I would handle today as well. I have also been asked on the forum to do a show called “The Best of the Tin Foil Hat Brigade”, discussing the possible reality behind some conspiracy theories.  That may be a bit much for an entire show if such theories are not your thing so today I will pick one or … Continue reading →

Episode-383- 10 Uncommon Edible Plants for Every Backyard

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Today we discuss 10 edible plants that are not very common in most backyards or stores and the unique advantages they offer the modern survivalists concerned with producing their own food.  Each of these plants offers unique advantages to the backyard and small homestead grower.  Advantages such as good nutritional profiles, disease resistance, ease in seed saving, heat tolerance and more. Note that the seed sources below are comprised of many sources.  You can get many of these seeds from multiple providers.  I just wanted the opportunity today to expose you today to a variety of solid providers of organic … Continue reading →

Episode-252- Let’s Start Getting Ready for Fall

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I know it is over 100 degrees in many places right now, the pool is even getting to warm right?  Fall is a million miles away, I am here to day, no sir it isn’t.  For many fall is less then 60 days away, in many instances the cool fall air and the changes with it are only 30 days out.  It is time to start thinking about fall and winter expecially with your gardens. In the intro segment I announce Nancy Pelosi as “assclown of the day” for her swastika comments.  I also recognize a group of retired people … Continue reading →

Episode-180- Survival Podcast Listener Calls 4-15-09

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Join me today as I take calls from the audience on a variety of questions.  Enjoy the enhanced audio today as I will be back podcasting from the car tomorrow. Tune in to hear… What should you do with your tax return?  Spend it to stimulate the economy or save it? What about emergency kits?   How do you create one, what goes in them? How do you plan multiple routes out of your city and what about new features from Google maps? When and how do you plant in areas with long cold winters like Wyoming? What steps do you … Continue reading →

Episode-23- The Role of Heirloom Vegetables in Survival Planning

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Today we discuss heirloom vegetables and their unique role in survival planning. Tune in to today’s show to learn… The danger we face from “Monsantisation” of our food supply How Monsanto has used hybrids and patents to control agriculture across the globe The difference between heirloom seed, hybrid seed and genetically altered seed How you can build better strains of vegetables that are highly adapted to your region, naturally The need to keep proper distances to prevent natural hybridization of your heirloom plants How seed saving creates greater independence and sustainability How to select the best starting stock for your … Continue reading →